Religion in Sichuan, China

By

Alexandra Mixon

Random Facts

• Religion is a big part of the culture in Sichuan, China

• Buddhism is found all over the world

• The reason I chose this city is because religion is a big thing everywhere

Facts about Buddhism

• Buddhism is a religion that is found all over the world

• First reached China from India roughly 2000 years ago.

• During Han Dynasty

• Had an ally which was Taoism

• The Han Dynasty fell in 220

• Northern and Southern China reunited in 589 under the Sui Empire

• Buddhism reached its peak during the Tang dynasty

• At this time there were more than 40,000 shrines and temples

• In the 5th century the Wei dynasty of northern china absorbed the other tribes and by 440 it controlled all of northern China.

• In 446 the Wei ruler Emperor Taiwu began a brutal suppression of Buddhism

• He died in 452 his successor ended the suppressions

Info on Sichuan, China

• Population 86,730,000

• It has an area of 1888,000 sq. mi.

• Capital is Chengdu

• Naturally isolated by mountains